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The NFL Lockout: Is It Punishment or Recess?

By

Chris Herring

Updated May 20, 2011 12:01 a.m. ET

In the immediate aftermath of the NFL lockout, there was Chad Ochocinco trying out for a professional soccer club. Then came Reggie Bush's tweet about how he was thoroughly enjoying his "vacation," which saved him from "slaving in 100-degree" heat during two-a-day minicamp sessions. (He later said he was kidding.)